There aren't many of the all-transparent cabins on the Tempozan Ferris wheel, so if you want one with clear seats and floors, you'll have to wait longer. Honestly, the regular cabins are just fine—you can still see the view outside, so there's really not much difference!
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Tempozan Ferris wheel
A 15-minute flight that offers a panoramic view of the city of Osaka.
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With a height of 112.5 meters and a diameter of 100 meters, this is one of the world's largest Ferris wheels, lasting about 15 minutes per lap. On a clear day you can see as far as Mount Ikoma in Nara Prefecture to the east, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Hyogo Prefecture to the west, Kansai International Airport to the south, and Mount Rokko in Hyogo Prefecture to the north. While you are here in Osaka, you can feel as if you are taking a round trip around the Kansai area. While boarding, audio guides of the scenery in both English and Japanese are played in the cabins.
Of the 60 cabins, three are accessible for wheelchair users. In addition, eight of the cabins are "see-through gondolas," which are transparent from the feet to the ceiling, allowing you to experience the sensation of floating, perfect for testing your mettle!
At night, the Ferris wheel is illuminated with the world's first illumination technique for a Ferris wheel, which was selected for the Good Design Award in 2015, using LED lights to create large firework patterns, a giant kaleidoscope of colors, and an animated weather forecast for the next day. This is a must-see spot for making memories, as you can enjoy a romantic walk in the air.
Right next to the spot is Kaiyukan, one of the world's largest aquariums, Tempozan Marketplace, which includes shopping and a food court, and Starbucks Coffee. Let's take a look around here and there while boarding.
Highlights
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With a height of 112.5m and a diameter of 100m, it is one of the world's largest Ferris wheels.
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You can see the whole city of Osaka from the sky.
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At night, you can enjoy the fantastic atmosphere created by the illumination.
Photos
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A symbolic presence of Osaka Port
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At night, the wheel changes into a gorgeous figure with LED lighting.
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A see-through gondola ride provides a 360-degree view of the landscape.
Reviews
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Some reviews are AI-translated.
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The Osaka Bay area is awesome for exploring! There's the Ferris wheel, USJ, and the aquarium. One day just isn't enough to enjoy everything! 🦉
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The view is just okay, but the nighttime experience is definitely better than during the day.
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The night view from the Ferris wheel is amazing. I recommend taking the transparent cabin so you can really enjoy the scenery.
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There are other attractions nearby like the aquarium, LEGOLAND Osaka, and sightseeing cruises. It’s perfect for a day trip.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 天保山大観覧車
- Postal Code
- 552-0022
- Address
- 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
- Tel
- 06-6576-6222
- Closed
- Same as the closing days of Kaiyukan
- Business Hours
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10:00am - 10:00pm
*Ticket purchase ends 15 minutes before closing time. - Admission
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800 yen (for children over 3 years old)
*Children under elementary school age are not allowed to use the tour alone. An accompanying adult (16 years or older) is required. - Access
- 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Osakako Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line.
- Credit Cards
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Accepted (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, American Express)
*Not available for purchase with set or discount coupons. - Official Website
- Official Website (English)
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